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Thursday, April 28, 2022

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Follow-Up Phone Calls E-mail

Most employers are impressed with a job seeker who follows up by phone or e-mail, because most job seekers are not that assertive and enthusiastic. A phone call is more personal and effective but can be supported by e-mail as appropriate. Use these tips improve your results when following up:

Get a time. Before you leave the interview, ask when would be a good time to contact the interviewer again and note that time on your schedule.

Don't forget. Call or e-mail back on the day and at the time the interviewer suggested. By then, he or she will have received your thank-you note.

If you want the job, say so. Tell the interviewer why you want it and why you think it is a good fit for you and for the organization.

Be brave; stay in contact on a regular basis. If the employer does not have an opening now, ask to stay in touch. Make it clear that you are interested in working for them and would like to call or e-mail them back on a regular basis to see if  any positions become available.

Ask for referrals. Each time you contact employers, ask whether they know of anyone else who might have a job opening for someone with your skills.

And remember that even if you do not get the job offer, your enthusiasm and attention to detail could make you a prime candidate for future positions in the organization.

Step 7: Negotiate Your Way to a Fair Salary

Congratulations, they want to hire you. Most job seekers accept the first offer thrown their way because they are afraid they will kill their chance at the job if they try to negotiate. But while nodding politely and saying "That is fine" is the path of least resistance, it is often the path to the least income as well.

Four Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid

Experts cite these strategic mistakes that notice negotiators make:

1. Lack of persistence: Just because the employer doesn't accept your counter offer immediately does not mean they won't eventually. Hang in there.

2. Impatience: The process can take a while. Take some time to think and let the employer mull over your numbers.

3. Going too low: Setting the bar low usually means the other side won't go much higher.

4. Lack of research: Get the facts that back up the numbers, and know what you are worth.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

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April 22, 20XX

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Appreciatively,

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Seven Quick Tips for Writing Thank-You Notes

Use these tips to help you write your thank-you notes:

1. Decide whether to use email or regular mail. Use email to get a letter out quickly. Use regular mail if there's no rush and if you sense that the other person would appreciate the formality of a nice business letter. Of course, its probably won't hurt to do both.

2. Use quality paper envelopes. Most stationery stores have thank-you note cards and envelopes in a variety of styles. A blank card or simple "Thank You" on the front will do.

3. Handwritten or computer-printed is acceptable. If your handwriting is good, writing them is perfectly acceptable and can be a nice touch. If not, they can be word-processed.

4. Use a formal salutation. Unless you have already met the person you are writing to and are on a first name basis, use "Dear Ms. Smith" or "Ms. Smith," rather than the less formal "Dear Pam."

5. Keep the note short and friendly. Remember, the note is a thank-you for what someone else did, not a hard-sell pitch for what you want. Make sure, though, to give a subtle, gentle reminder of your skills or other qualifications that are relevant to the job. As appropriate, be specific about when you will next contact the person.

6. Sign it. Avoid initials and make your signature legible (unless you are being hired for your creative talents, in which case a wacky-looking illegible signature could be a plus!).

7. Send it right away. Write and send your note no later than 24 hours after you make your contact while the details are fresh in your mind.

Quick Tip

If you send a formal letter or thank-you note as an email attachment, make sure it is in a universal format such as Microsoft Word, Word-Perfect, Rich Text, Adobe PDF, or HTML. Always mention the format in your email message as well.

Always send a note or email after an interview even if it did not go well. It can't hurt (unless, of course, it's full of typos or calls the interviewer names)

More Sample Thank-You Notes

Following are two more samples of thank-you notes to help you structure your own. Notice that they are short and friendly and typically mention that the writer will follow up in the future-a key element of a successful job search campaign.

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The Importance of Thank-You Notes

When used properly, thank-you notes can help you create a positive impression with employers that more formal correspondence often cannot.

When to Send Thank-You Notes-and Why

1. Before an interview: You can send a less formal note before an interview, usually by email, simply thanking someone for being willing to see you. This note also serves as a way to confirm the date and time of the scheduled interview.

2. After an interview: The best time to send a thank-you note is right after an interview, or at least within 24 hours. Doing so creates a positive impression and keeps you at the forefront of the employer's mind (hopefully ahead of the other candidates). It also gives you a chance to get in the last word-to include a subtle reminder of why you are the best candidate for the job. The following is an example of such a note.

August 11, 20XX

Dear Mr. O'Beel,

Thank you for the opportunity to interview for the position available in your production department. I want you to know that this is the sort of job I have been looking for, and I am enthusiastic about the possibility of working for you.

Now that we have spoken, I know that I have both the experience and skills to fit nicely into your organization and to be productive quickly. The process improvements I implemented at Logistics, Inc., increased their productivity by 34%, and I am confident that I could do the same for you.

Thanks again for the interview; I enjoyed the visit.

Sara Smith

(505) 665-0090

3. Whenever anyone helps you in your job search: Send a thank-you email or note to anyone who helps you during your job search. This group of people includes those who give you referrals, people who provide advice, or those who are supportive during your search. You never know when you will need their help again in the future. The following shows an example of this type of note.

October 31, 20XX
2234 Riverbed Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 17963
Ms. Helen A. Colcord
Henderson and Associates, Inc.
1801 Washington Blvd., Suite 1201
Philadelphia, PA 17963

Dear Ms. Colcord,

Thank you for sharing your time with me so generously yesterday. I really appreciated talking to you about your career field.

The information you shared with me increased my desire to work in such an area. Your advice has already proven helpful-I have an appointment to meet with Robert Hopper on Friday.

In case you think of someone else who might need a person like me. I am enclosing another resume and JIST card.

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How long have you been looking  for  another job? Never give an actual timeframe. Casually reply, "Time is not a factor because I am searching for the position that best matches my skills and goals."

What type of person would you hire for this position? There really is only one answer to this question: "I would hire someone who has the skills and experience to handle the job. In other words, someone like me."

Why do you want to leave your present job (or why did you leave past jobs)? Do not complain about your past jobs or employers. Doing so will make you seem negative. More appropriate answers include this being a step in your career plans or wanting a better job location.

How do you normally handle criticism? Suggest that you are eager to correct any mistakes or misunderstandings the minute they arise and that you see criticism as an opportunity to learn and grow (or a welcome challenge to do better next time).

What do you do for fun in your spare time? This question not only confirms how much time (or overtime) you are willing to devote to your work, but it also confirms those things the employer cannot legally ask, such as whether you have a family, whether you attend church, and so on. Try to emphasize activities that complement your desirable personality traits or skills.

Describe your typical day. Naturally, leave out the fact that you are not a morning person. Instead use this opportunity to advertise how well you organize yourself and conceptualize long-term projects. Also discuss how good it makes you feel to get a lot done during the day and know you have done a good job.

Above all, remember to be confident. Even if an employer shows some initial concern, your confidence can convince them otherwise.

STEP 6: Follow Up

Following up on an interview can mean the difference between being unemployed or underemployed and getting the job you want fast. When you get home from the interview, do the following:

  • Make notes on the interview. While it is fresh in your mind, jot down key points you would like to remember.

  • Schedule your follow-up. If you agreed to call back at a specific date and time, be sure to mark it on your calendar.

  • Send your thank-you note. Send an email thank-you that very same day, and follow this with a thank-you note through regular mail.

  • Call when you said you would. If a job opening exists and you want it, say so and explain why. If no job opening exists, say you enjoyed the visit and would like to stay in touch during your job search. This is also a good time to ask for the names of anyone else with whom you might speak about a position for a person with your skills and experience.

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Racial or Ethnic Minorities

The good news is that most employers fairly consider hiring a person based on his or her qualifications. In fact, many employers go out of their way to give minorities fair consideration through active recruiting.

The bad news is that some employers are still less likely to hire a qualified minorities because of negative stereotypes. Unfortunately, you are not likely to know which employers are being fair and which are not. Your best bet is to assume that the interviewer is being fair and will consider hiring you based on your skills and abilities, and then focus on those skills in the interview.

Disability-Related Issues

Biases against people with disabilities continue to influence hiring decisions, despite the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to the Society for Human Resource Management survey, many respondents indicated that accommodating employees with disabilities present difficulties for their organizations. They say that organizations worry about time off for illnesses and medical treatments and the cost of making special accommodations.

Assuming you would not seek a job that you could not or should not do, then you do not actually have a disability related to doing a particular job at all. Your goal is to convince employers of that fact by highlighting your skills, and providing proof of your successes.

Some Other Tricky Questions

The questions that follow are all legal, and they give you the opportunity to let an employer know that your situation will not be a problem. Your good answer to one of these questions lets you put an employer's concerns to rest.

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For Carol Price, an educator and lecturer with Career Track, much of this gender bias can be dealt with by establishing your equal status the second you walk in the room. "Once you do that, I really believe gender issues go away," she says. How do you establish equal status? Simply look like you belong at the interview. "That means my head is held up, my shoulders are back, I walk in without hesitation, and I put my hand out," say Price. "A handshake was originally devised to prove we were weaponless. In a job interview, that translates to 'you and I are equal in value'."

Child Care

A Harvard Business Review study documented that "on average, working mothers put in an 84-hour work week between their homes and their jobs." In other words, a working mother essentially hold down two full-time jobs. For women with or likely to have children, the number one task is to assure the interviewer that they do not intend to abandon their families but do intend to devote the necessary time to the job.

Handling questions about child care is simply a matter of turning the situation into a positive. For example, illustrate your management skills by describing how you handled work responsibilities when your child was ill and you needed to be at home. But still be prepared to back up your loyalty claims with actual numbers of days missed from previous jobs.

Issues Related to Men

Just as with women (but in different ways), men are expected to behave in certain ways and quietly accept the limitations imposed on them. For example, men are often expected to have steady employment and not take time off for raising a family or caring for elderly parents.

Even so, there are few situations where being a man will work against you, particularly if you have a good work history. Though issues like the possibility of becoming a stay-at-home dad certainly exist, they seldom come up in interviews because the stereotype works the other way.

Sexual Preference

The Society for Human Resource Management survey reveals that "In our traditional, conservative culture, manager have deeply ingrained biases and fears of gay and lesbian employees."

Although I would advocate directly attacking stereotypes in other categories, I recommend the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy in the case of sexuality. The risks of divulging such personal information are too great to bring up in an interview, and your sexuality is not something you should have to discuss in a job interview anyway. As with all stereotypes, an employer who would not hire you on such ground is not one you are likely to want to work for.

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Friday, April 22, 2022

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Overqualified/Too Much Experience

It does not make sense that you could have too much experience, but some employers may think so. They fear you will not be satisfied with the job that is available and will soon leave for a better one.

Go out of your way to assure the interviewer that you are not a job hopper. Maintain high enthusiasm for the organization's future, and present ways you could grow in this position. Suggest how you could solve long-term problems, build profit, and use your experience to help out in other ways.

"Too Young"

Younger people needs to present their youth as an asset rather than a liability. Often young people are willing to work for less money, accept less desirable tasks, work longer or less convenient hours, or do other things that a more experienced worker might not want to do. If this is true, you should say so in the interview. Emphasize the time and dedication you put into school projects. Above all, conduct yourself with maturity and show some enthusiasm and energy.

Another advantage that many younger people have is being more comfortable with newer technology than their elders. This important advantage helps many younger workers gain an edge over their older, but less tech-savvy competitors.

New Graduate/Not Enough Experience

If this is your first real job, be sure to stress any technical expertise you have acquired in school and emphasize the adaptive skills you identified in Step 2 that would help you overcome a lack of experience. Also remember to treat any coursework directly related to the job your interviewing for as "work experience," especially if it involved hands-on training or internships.

Issues Related to Women

Despite the great progress women have made in most career fields, some employers and some career areas still present barriers to them. According to a survey conducted by the Society of Human Resource Management, some employers still have concerns about working mothers, the acceptance of women in non-traditional roles, and the "glass ceiling" that seems to prevent women from achieving the highest levels of management.

Quick Tip

New graduates should note that small employers are where the action is. The Endicott Report from Northwestern University found that small to mid-sized companies tend to be the most active recruiters. Smaller organizations are often more open to letting you take on new project and directions, which can lead to more rapid advancement as well.

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If you have a serious problem in your background, avoid careers and jobs where your past would be an issue or use job search method that are less likely to require this information as part of the screening process

Sensitive Questions About Your Personal Situation

Because many people consider the issues in this section-such as age, race, and gender-inappropriate for an employer to consider when making a decision to hire, employers are much more likely to use indirect questions regarding these concerns.

Most employers will hire someone who convinces them that he or she can do the job well. Your handling of the interview can assure the interviewer that you do not fit a stereotype. But in order to prevent misconceptions, it is helpful to know what these stereotypes might be and address them.

"Too Old"

Older workers-particularly those over 50-have a harder time finding new jobs in the labor market, despite their often high qualifications. This group includes a lot of workers who have lost jobs due to layoffs, downsizing, and other reasons not related to performance.

Employers may be concerned that older workers have not kept up with their skills or with the latest technology, or that older workers will expect better pay and are more likely to leave the job for a better offer.

The key to confronting these concerns is to present your wealth of experience and maturity as an advantage rather than a disadvantage. Emphasize your loyalty to previous employers, and highlight accomplishments that occurred over a period of time. Confront the issue of compensation by employers how you will increase profits or save the company money in the long run.

Quick Tip

Competition for high paying jobs is intense. Unemployment statistics indicate that the more you make, the longer your job search is likely to be. A rule of thumb is that it takes one month per $10,000 in annual pay to find a new job. If you make $50,000 a year, plan on it taking five months to find a replacement job at that level of income.

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Negative References

Most employers do not contact your previous employers unless you are being seriously considered for the job. If you fear that one of your previous employers may not give you a positive reference, here are some things you can do:

  • List someone other than your former supervisor as a reference. Find someone who knows your work and who will put in a good word for you.
  • Discuss the issue in advance with your previous employer and negotiate what he or she will say. Even if it is not good, at least you know what they are likely to say and can prepare potential employers in advance.

  • Get a written letter of reference. Presenting a letter of reference ensures that you know what is said about you.

Criminal Record

In the United States most employers are not allowed to considered an arrest record in a hiring decision. Being arrested and being convicted of a crime are two different things, however. Current employment laws do allow an employer to ask for and get information about felony convictions and to use it in making certain hiring decisions. After all, few employers would hire an accountant who had convicted of stealing money.

If you have an arrest or conviction record that an employer has a legal right to inquire about, you should avoid jobs where your record would be a negative. As always, your interview should emphasize what you can do rather than what you cannot. If you choose your career direction wisely and present a convincing argument that you can do the job well, many employers will ultimately overlook previous mistakes. As you prove yourself and gain good work experience, your distant past becomes less and less important.

Quick Tip

Certain employers can consider certain types of arrest records in making hiring decisions as well. For example, few daycare centers would hire a person who has been arrested for child abuse whether that person had been convicted or not.

Background Checks

Many employers screen applicants before hiring. Screening is more common for jobs where theft can be a problem, for jobs that involve work with children, and for positions that requires driving. Background checks may include drug screening, credit history, criminal history, verification of education and training, and checks with past employers. In some cases an employer will not consider hiring anyone who does not agree to these background checks.

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Military Experience

Employers who have not had military experience themselves often have misconception about those who have. Some of the stereotypes of military people can work in your favor, however. Here are some suggestions for making the most of your military experience:

  • Employers want people who can get along with others. Some people assume military personnel are overly aggressive. You can easily handle this stereotype by being friendly or emphasizing community service.

  • Employers need people who work well in teams and solve problems. The truth is that military has been training with team cooperation and creative problem solving for years. Try to offer a few examples of your teamwork and problem-solving skills in action.

  • Employers may wonder why you left or assume that you do not have "civilian" skills. Each year more than 300,000 people leave the military. In most cases, ex-military people have benefited from excellent and expensive training, are more educated than the average person their age, and have had far more management experience than the average job seeker. These are good points to emphasize.

To reinforce your abilities as a civilian worker, avoid wearing military dress and accessories and using any military jargon. Be sure to emphasize those qualities that are important to all employers, such as discipline, responsibility, and dependability.

The Turtling Technique

Like a turtle on its back, a problem is a problem only if you leave it that way. By turning it over ("turtling" it), you can turn a perceived disadvantage into an advantage. Take a look at these examples:

  • Too old: "I am a very stable worker requiring very little training. I have been dependable all my life, and I am at a point in my career where I do not plan on changing jobs. I still have 10 years of working until I plan on retiring. How long has the average young person stayed here?"

  • Too young: "I do not have any bad work habits to break, so I can be quickly trained to do things the way you want. I plan on working hard to get established. I will also work for less money than a more experienced worker."

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Keep in mind that specific jobs might require an answer to some questions that might appear to be illegal for other jobs. For example, firefighters need to be in good physical condition because they may be required to climb a ladder carrying 100 or more pounds; therefore strength and health-related questions are acceptable in interviews for firefighters. Bartenders need to be at least 21 years old, so the interviewer can ask about age when interviewing for a bartender. In general, however, an employer is not allowed to consider information that is not related to a person's ability to do the job.

Specific Problem Interview Situations

This section deals with issues most people experience and that are often (but not always) legitimate issues for an employer to explore. No doubt many, if not most, of us would resent that employers would even consider such things as race, age, religion, national origin, child care, and other personal matters in evaluating people for employment. But some employers do consider these things, despite the fact it is unfair or even illegal to do so. Just remember that most employers simply want to be assured that you will stay on the job for a reasonable length of time and do well.

Gaps in Your Work History

About one out of five people in the workforce experience some unemployment each year, and most bosses have experienced it themselves.

If you have a legitimate reason for a major gaps in your work history, such as going to school or having a child, tell the interviewer in a matter-of-fact way; do not apologize or act embarrassed about it. You could, however, add details about a related activity you did during that period that would strengthen your qualifications for the job.

Quick Tip

It may help to refer to dates in years rather than months, for example "from 2003 to 2005" rather than "from November 2003 to June 2005." This is still truthful and avoids showing short gaps in your work history.

Being Fired

Lots of people gets fired, often for reasons that do not reflect on their ability to do the job in question. Of course, if you were fired for just cause, you need to learn from the experience and change your behavior or consider another career. However, there are ways to address this in an interview.

Many employers tell me they will not hire someone unless they know why the person left his or her last job. The good news here is that many employers have been fired themselves and are sympathetic. If you have a reasonable explanation, many interviewers will understand. The best policy is usually to tell the truth of what happened in your past job in an objective way, and then quickly turn to presenting the skills you have to do the job under discussion.

Job history Unrelated to Your Current Job Objective

Do not worry, if your past experience was a real barrier, you would not have been invited for an interview in the first place. Just emphasize your adaptive and transferable skills and how they relate to the job you are discussing. For instance, a teacher who wants to become a real estate agent could cite superior communication skills and an ability to motivate students in the classroom (convincing an eight-year-old to do math homework may be even harder than persuading an adult to buy a house). Look up the job descriptions of your old jobs and the one you want now, and find skills they have in common.

Recently Moved

Employers may be concerned that someone who has recently moved to an area does not have roots there and may soon leave. If you are new to the area, make sure the employer knows you are there to stay. Provide a simple statement that presents you are as a stable member of the community. It may be helpful to mention any family or friend who live nearby.

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